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https://registry.faa.gov/N1652T
Location: San Jose, CA
Accident Number: GAA17CA581
Date & Time: 09/28/2017, 1708 PDT
Registration: N1652T
Aircraft: Cessna 414
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Prop/jet/rotor blast/suction
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
The pilot reported that he was cleared to land on runway 30 right, but when he turned base, he observed a large airplane on final for 30 left. However, he continued the approach, and during the landing the flare was normal, but the airplane landed hard. He recalled that the airplane "seemed ok" and he taxied to parking and shutdown.
The following week, the airplane underwent an annual inspection. During the annual inspection the left wing false spar and trunnion required replacement.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing false spar and trunnion.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 81, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 03/31/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/28/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 3319 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2458 hours (Total, this make and model), 3165 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N1652T
Model/Series: 414 Undesignated
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1973
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 414-0432
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 09/08/2016, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 6350 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 2 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4517.1 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: TSIO-520 NB
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 310 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSJC, 50 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0053 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 138°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 3500 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 290°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 29.9 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 28°C / 9°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: San Jose, CA (SJC)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: San Jose, CA (SJC)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1515 PDT
Type of Airspace: Class C
Airport Information
Airport: Norman Y Mineta San Jose Intl (SJC)
Runway Surface Type: Concrete
Airport Elevation: 62 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry; Rubber Deposits
Runway Used: 30R
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 11000 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 37.363056, -121.928611 (est)
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This is going to be interesting final report. This doesn't go into detail on how the spar was damaged and in what mode and direction the damage occurred. Are they implying that "hard landing" damaged a wing spar without collapsing the gear? That would be hard for me to believe. Also, the article is titled "Prop / Jet / Rotor-Blast/ Suction." Other than flipping the plane over, what could that have to do with this spar damage?
ReplyDeleteYep ... Hard landing on the twin cessnas normally collapses the gear.
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